Mr. Nightlinger was quickest away, getting the initial quarter in 20.73 before California Flag took over entering the stretch, getting the half in 41.81. California Flag opened by a 1 1/2 length lead in mid-stretch but he weakened late setting the race up for the closers. Desert Code, the longest shot on the board at 36-1, closed from well back early, down the center of the course to win by 1/2 a length over Diabolical in 1:11.60. It was another length back to 16-1 Storm Treasure third, while favorite Fleeting Spirit was fourth.
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2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships Saturday Part 2
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Desert Code wins the 2008 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
Desert Code wins the 2008 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint over Diabolical at Santa Anita
© Terence Dulay
The $1 million Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, one of three new races introduced for the 25th anniversary running of the Breeders' Cup, featured a full field of 14 older horses go "about" 6 1/2 furlongs on the unique downhill turf chute. European invader Fleeting Spirit was sent off as the lukewarm 9-2 choice exiting a 5th place finish in the Prix de l'Abbaye. Morvish Handicap runner-up Get Funky was the 5-1 second choice over 6-1 Diabolical, second in the Diadem last out.
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